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Scrap metal in scrap yard

Scrap yards are common sites of soil contamination. Most metals will break down slowly over time into harmless molecules. However, oil, hydraulic fluid and other chemicals may be associated with the scrap and can poison the soil.

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Rights: Te Ara: The Online Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Published: 18 June 2008Size: 38.46 KB
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